Obituaries

Feb 6, 2012

Patricia Louise “Patty” Hoag, 58, of McDonald, died Monday, February 6, 2012 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

She was born December 11, 1953 in Washington, the daughter of the late William Robert and Patricia (Kenneweg) Hampson.

Mrs. Hoag enjoyed puzzles and crocheting, but the focus of her life was her family and grandsons....

Jan 30, 2012

Francis J. “Frank” Soubie, 70, of McDonald, died Monday, January 30, 2012 in Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh.

He was born April 30, 1941 in McDonald, a son of the late Francis and Mary (Farinelli) Soubie.

Mr. Soubie was a 1960 graduate of West Allegheny High School.

He began working repairing Railcars for the...

Jan 25, 2012

Eugene G. Teyssier, 93, Of McDonald, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

He was born October 14, 1918, a son of Joseph and Anna Teyssier.

Mr. Teyssier was a member of St. Alphonsus R.C. Church in McDonald.

He was a graduate of South Fayette High School and served as a Staff Sargent in the...

Jan 15, 2012

Bessie Crowe McCarty, 97, of McDonald, PA died January 15, 2012.

Bessie was born October 29, 1914 in McDonald, PA, the daughter of Gilbert C. and Myrtle Plants Crowe. She attended grade school at Pleasant Grove, East Finley Twp and graduated from McDonald High School in 1931.

She was married February 6, 1933 to Robert...

Jan 4, 2012

Elizabeth Helen “Gaga” Alfred, best wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, 66 of McDonald, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012.

She was born October 29, 1945 in Sturgeon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Waugh) Lewis.

Mrs. Alfred loved cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Dec 29, 2011

Doris Zupancic, 89, of McDonald, died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Donnell House of Washington.

She was born October 22, 1922 in Dover, England, the daughter of the late Frank and Daisy Jane (Sait) Poynton.

Mrs. Zupancic was a homemaker and a G.I. bride, meeting her beloved husband while he...

Dec 26, 2011

Betty Jean Faingnaert, 84, of Midway died Monday, December 26, 2011 at Kindred Hospital.

She was born November 30, 1927 in Carnegie, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (May) Scott.

Mrs. Faingnaert was a homemaker and loved reading and spending time with her family. She was especially fond...

Dec 21, 2011

Sheila Dips Bednarzik, 67, of Midway died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at home.

She was born May 8, 1944 in Canonsburg, a daughter of Rosalie E. (Gracie) Dips of Midway and the late Richard R. Dips.

Mrs. Bednarzik was a 1963 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.

She worked...

Dec 9, 2011

James “Roman” Jozwiakowski, 73, of Midway, died Friday, December 9, 2011 at McMurray Hills Manor.

H e was born May 14, 1938 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Roman Raymond and Irene (Tarap) Jozwiakowski.

Mr. Jozwiakowski was a 1956 graduate of McDonald High School and his involvement in varsity...

Dec 4, 2011

Michael W. Dugan, 59, of McDonald, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 30, 1952 in Pittsburgh, the son of William J. Dugan of Washington and the late Leonora E. (Matonak) Dugan.

Mr. Dugan was a graduate of Pineville High School,...

Nov 23, 2011

John C. “Jack / Moe” Descutner Jr., 65, of Conneaut Lake, formerly of Moon Township, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Meadeville Medical Center.

He was born April 15, 1946 in Canonsburg, a son of the late John C. and Ruth E. (Hardie) Descutner, Sr.

Mr. Descutner was a 1965 graduate of...

Nov 22, 2011

Goldie E. Jeannette, 92, of McDonald, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Washington Co. Health Center.

She was born December 16, 1918 in Tuscarora, a daughter of the late George W. and Nancy A. (Mertz) Hooker.

Mrs. Jeannette was a homemaker and a member of McDonald United Methodist Church for...

Nov 16, 2011

Diana Marie Chickie, 72, of McDonald died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in her home.

She was born January 21, 1939 in Sturgeon, the daughter of the late Ernest and Catherine (Horak) Descamps.

Mrs. Chickie was a homemaker.  She enjoyed playing 500 and was a member of Gladden Heights 500 Card Club. ...

Nov 15, 2011

Rebecca D. “Becky” Farmer, 63, of McDonald died Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in her home.

She was born December 29, 1947 in Pittsburgh the daughter of Marie Rose (Hutchinson) Fodse of McDonald and the late Lawrence M. Fodse.

Mrs. Farmer was a 1965 graduate of West Allegheny High School. She...

Nov 11, 2011

Richard J. “Dick” Finnell, 74, of McDonald, died Friday, November 11, 2011 at St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.

He was born March 14, 1937 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Richard and Florence (Enright) Finnell.

Mr. Finnell was a graduate of Washington Vocational, Pittsburgh and served in the U.S. Army...

Nov 11, 2011

Robert A. Fidago, age 83, of McDonald, on Friday, November 11, 2011. Husband of the late Deane “Dee” Fidago, he is survived by son, Robert Fidago of Imperial; daughter, Debbie Fidago Lundberg of Moon Township; grandson, Ian Lundberg of Moon Township; and sister, Josephine Petrovich of Pittsburgh.

His passion in life was golf....

Oct 30, 2011

Wayne N Tournay, Sr., 81, of McDonald, died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Country Meadows of South Hills.

He was born November 14, 1929 in McDonald, a son of the late Gustave and Nancy (Poudevigne) Tournay.

Mr. Tournay was a 1947 graduate of McDonald High School and served in the...

Oct 29, 2011

Michael Richard Prebeg, 64, of Midway, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born July 6, 1947 in Canonsburg, the son of Evelyn (Campbell) Prebeg of McDonald and the late Michael Prebeg.

Mr. Prebeg was a 1965 graduate of Fort Cherry High School and served in the...

Oct 5, 2011

Martha “Marty” Masquelier, 78, of McDonald, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at her home. She was born April 17, 1933 in Bavington, a daughter of the late James Frederick and Celestine (DeCook) Moore. Mrs. Masquelier was a graduate of Burgettstown High School and was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of Iron’s Memorial Presbyterian Church, McDonald,...

Oct 5, 2011

Cathleen Jo Trexler, 32 of Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at her home. She was born April 5, 1979 in Ohio Valley, the daughter of Darlene Murdrick Horvath of McKees Rocks and the late Albert Zavacky. Ms. Trexler worked in debt collection. Surviving in addition to her mother is a son, Dennis Michael Amber III of McKees Rocks;...